ralphpnj wrote: > > > 1) Used a flac file instead of a wav file > 2) Used 16bit/44.1kHz file not high resolution file > 3) Flac file was encoded using PCM not DSD > 4) Flac file stored a standard, i.e. non-solid state, hard drive > 5) Hard drive connected to computer running SBS via standard, i.e. > non-audiophile, USB cable > 6) Computer with SBS has standard power cord and power supply > 7) Computer with SBS and Touch both connected to router by standard, > i.e. non-audiophile, Ethernet cables > 8) Touch has stock power cord and power supply > 9) Touch display not disabled > 10) Digital output of Touch connected to DAC using standard coax cable > 11) DAC/preamp connected to subwoofer and power amp by single ended > cables not balanced cables. > 12) Energy bookshelf speakers have MDF panels instead of aircraft grade > aluminum panels and internal bracing > 13) Energy bookshelf speakers have grill covers on > 14) About 100 other small but important factors. You torture me! My ears bleed only from reading this.
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